REALITY

An Orphan Of God

What ever happened to innocence;
did she die, or simply move on?
The helpless victim of love’s impotence;
it’s hard to believe, she’s gone.

She stood convicted; without any trial;
her sentence wouldn’t be lenient;
an orphan of dreams; considered vile;
her

Goodbye Is A Lie

Thru the vastness of communication;
only thoughts tell just the truth;
speech allows for thought mitigation;
allow me to offer some proof.

Thoughts carry a sense of truth or nobility;
sometimes they embody both;
transformed to speech; they gain agility;
and truth then requires an oath.

Born To Breathe Love

Life is meant to become like a favorite brew;
we’re to drink from its cup; till its gone;
whatever be its taste; this life’s made for you;
you’re required to drink; and move on.

No one is permitted to toss life aside;
we

Modern Mythology

Truth was once taught by word of mouth;
until newspapers scattered opinion;
then, much of what’s truth; went south;
as newspapers gained dominion.

This so-called news was a form of gossip;
spoken across the backyard fence;
converted by television into massive profit;
all claims to acuracy; merely

The Climax

All reality ascends to its climax;
its ultimate highest; its peak;
then slowly descends right back;
its ebb and flow is unique.

Why can’t it simply keep on going;
aren’t there new heights; to reach?
There is a special season for growing;
and new wisdom; God

Comfort Shopping

Most of us understand “comfort food”,
a magic elixer to cure depression;
something to help us change our mood;
even altering our facial expression.

Unfortunately; such a cure doesn’t last;
I develop a balloon in my gut;
in order to cure it; I attempt to fast;
going

The Growth Of Power

Rebellion in Eden, sent life to the earth;
the serpent and demons were kings;
a coalition of power came to its birth;
demons and angels; lost wings.

In their midst, was the created man;
a goat in the clothing of sheep;
together; all had disturbed God’

Walking A Crooked Path

We’re told to follow the straight and narrow;
throughout the course of our life;
but, I feel I’m pushing a loaded wheelbarrow;
while commanded by my wife.

By myself, I can’t even plow one straight furrow;
I’ll leave a crooked path in